Oh, my! I just found my soulmate! This incredible pasta dish is my new comfort food. Try this recipe now and prepare to be amazed in just one bite! Have a beautiful day, friends. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 pound box of penne or other pasta (454g)
1 tbsp butter (.5oz, 14g)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 pound Italian sausage (454g)
5 cloves of garlic, minced
¾ c sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (100g)
15ounces can chopped tomatoes (425g)
1 chicken bouillon cube
½ c water
1 c heavy cream
½ c Parmesan cheese (1.5oz, 43g)
a large handful of baby spinach (about 2.3oz, 65g), chopped or not
a handful of fresh basil leaves (about 1.5oz, 43g), chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
To Prepare the Pasta:
Place a large pot with salted water on the stove and turn the heat to high. Allow the water to boil.
Add the pasta and cook until firm to bite. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Place it into a large mixing bowl.
Add butter and toss until melted.
To Make the Sauce:
Place a saucepan on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
Add olive oil and allow it to become hot.
Add the onion and red pepper. Saute until soft.
Add the sausage and cook until crumbly and brown.
Add the garlic and saute until aromatic.
Add the sun-dried tomato and cook for a minute.
Add the bouillon cube, ½ cup water, and a can of tomatoes. Stir until well mixed and simmer for a few minutes.
Add the cream and stir until well mixed. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted completely.
Remove the pan from the heat, then add the baby spinach. Stir and allow it to wilt for about 2 minutes.
Add the basil, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Add the pasta and toss until well coated.
Serve and enjoy!
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